Lokking for a new laptop to game on

[abdullah_mag]

Before i start, note that the market is quite limited in my country, so i'll be looking more at Brand names and hardware components rather than specific product models.

I've had my eye on an HP DV6, core i7 2670QM 2.2ghz up to 3.1, 6gb ram, Radeon HD 7690M XT (2gb), and Win7 64-bit.

i'm quite worried about overheating problems because it's an HP, and i doubt Acers will be any better when it comes to cooling.

So, what brand do you recommend that isn't notorious for having overheating problems, and how well do i7s perform overall (in regards to heat) in laptops 15.5 inches and above?

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General Questions

1) What is your budget?
around 7000 EGP

2) What size notebook would you prefer?

a. Netbook; 10” screen or less
b. Ultraportable; 11" - 12” screen
c. Thin and Light; 13" - 14" screen
d. Mainstream; 15" - 16" screen
e. Desktop Replacement; 17"+ screen

3) Where will you buying this notebook? You can select the flag of your country as an indicator.
Egypt

4) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?

a. Like: Sony, Acer to some extent
b. Dislike: HP, anything with overheating problems

5) Would you consider laptops that are refurbished/redistributed?
No

6) What are the primary tasks will you be performing with this notebook?
Gaming, and college work (research paper and runnin virtual machines)

7) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places, leaving it on your desk or both?
Both, but mostly left on desk.

8) Will you be playing games on your notebook? If so, please state which games or types of games?
Yes, mostly online games such as Guild wars 2, Tribes Ascend, and league of legends.

9) How many hours of battery life do you need?
don't need more than 2 hours unplugged.

10) Would you prefer to see the notebooks you're considering before purchasing it or buying a notebook on-line without seeing it is OK?
Must see.

11) What OS do you prefer? Windows (XP or Vista or Windows 7), Mac OS, Linux, etc.
Win7 64-bit


Screen Specifics

12) From the choices below, what screen resolution(s) would you prefer? Keep in mind screen size in conjunction with resolution will play a large role in overall viewing comfort level. Everyone is different. Some like really small text, while others like their text big and easy to read.
1366x768 at least, don't mind higher as long as it won't affect gaming performance

13) Do you want a Glossy/reflective screen or a Matte/non-glossy screen?
Doesn't matter


Build Quality and Design

14) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you?
No

15) When are you buying this laptop?
a month from now at most.

16) How long do you want this laptop to last?
around 3 years


Notebook Components

17) How much hard drive space do you need; 80GB to 640GB? Do you want a SSD drive?
500gb+

18) Do you need an optical drive? If yes, a CDRW/DVD-ROM, DVD Burner or Blu-Ray drive?
Yes, DVD-ROM with burner.

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[Prasad]

People would be more inclined to help if you fill up this form.

[abdullah_mag]

things looking grim!!!

[Prasad]

Consider these laptops.. I would give due preference to Sagers though.

[abdullah_mag]

we don't have sager or clevo here :/

i heard they're really well made.

p.s: my pocket hurts just by looking at the laptops you suggested.

[Prasad]

we don't have sager or clevo here :/

i heard they're really well made.

Yes, they are. And I've imported one from XoticPC to Bahrain in the past.. No regrets whatsoever, and worth every buck spent!

[abdullah_mag]

Yes, they are. And I've imported one from XoticPC to Bahrain in the past.. No regrets whatsoever, and worth every buck spent!

problem is that customs in my country will add too much money on top of the base price, that plus shipping almost double the price....it's ridiculous

[Prasad]

problem is that customs in my country will add too much money on top of the base price, that plus shipping almost double the price....it's ridiculous

Shipping wouldn't be too expensive through Aramex. As for customs, I assumed heavy customs for laptops in Bahrain, when there were actually none. Do ensure you're fully aware of the customs charges in your country first. Alternately, you could pick up a decent ASUS from within your city. Since you DO want this to be a long term investment (for around 3 years as you mentioned), it would be a good pick either way, since they have good cooling for regular gaming.

[abdullah_mag]

Shipping wouldn't be too expensive through Aramex. As for customs, I assumed heavy customs for laptops in Bahrain, when there were actually none. Do ensure you're fully aware of the customs charges in your country first. Alternately, you could pick up a decent ASUS from within your city. Since you DO want this to be a long term investment (for around 3 years as you mentioned), it would be a good pick either way, since they have good cooling for regular gaming.

i'm more likely to be purchasing domestically, so i hope i find a good laptop with the specs i want.

but as a general question, what brands are not so great at keeping their hardware cool (other than HP and Acer)?

[Prasad]

i'm more likely to be purchasing domestically, so i hope i find a good laptop with the specs i want.

but as a general question, what brands are not so great at keeping their hardware cool (other than HP and Acer)?

HP and Acer were the first to come to mind. Dell isn't that great either. If you can find a decent MSI, I'm sure that'd very well suit your needs! Otherwise, it's ASUS or Toshiba IMHO. Lenovo is also good enough!